the Province of Soria

Torreznos are traditional Spanish tapas consisting of pork belly that's marinated, dried, cut into strips, then fried in olive oil. The result is a deliciously crunchy appetizer that's served in numerous tapa bars across the country. Torreznos are the most typic... Read more

Mantequilla de Soria is a high-quality butter made from the local Friesian or Pardo-Alpina cows' milk in the province of Soria. The color of Mantequilla de Soria ranges from ivory to straw yellow, and the taste is slightly acidic and reminiscent of fresh cream. The butter comes ... Read more

Cochinillo is a Spanish dish consisting of a roasted suckling pig with succulent meat, tender and crispy skin, and a very thin layer of fat. The meat is so tender that it practically falls apart when cooked properly. The dish is served throughout Spain, and it is especially popular in the region ... Read more

Lechazo is a Spanish dish consisting of a roasted suckling lamb. In order for the lamb to classify as lechazo, it must weigh between 5 and 7 kg and its age cannot be more than 20 to 30 days. The lamb must be fed only on its mother's milk, hence the name lechazo, derived from the word ... Read more

Cordero asado is a popular Castillan dish made by roasting a whole lamb over an open fire. The lamb is usually marinated with lemon, garlic, and various fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme. Once it is properly cooked, cordero asado is typically accompanied by roasted potatoes and onions on the... Read more

Leche frita is a delicious Spanish dessert consisting of a sweet, firm milk-pudding encased in a crunchy fried shell of eggs and flour. It is made with flour, cornstarch, sugar, milk, eggs, butter, and olive oil. The whole concoction is flavored with cinnamon. Leche frita, meaning fried milk<... Read more

Morcilla de Burgos are blood sausages that are traditionally made in the province of Burgos. This is one of the many varieties of blood sausage, or black pudding, present all around the world. The recipe for this delicacy is fairly simple and uses only a few humble ingredients. An intere... Read more

Hornazo is a traditional delicacy made by stuffing bread with pork loin, hard-boiled eggs, and chorizo. The bread is made with flour and yeast, and the top is usually nicely decorated with various shapes made from the same dough. It has origins in Salamanca, and it is often prepared for Lunes de ... Read more

Olla podrida is a flavorful Spanish stew consisting of beans, chickpeas, pork, sausages, bacon, lamb, duck, and vegetables such as onions, leeks, cabbage, carrots, and celery. The stew is traditionally cooked in large clay pots over a long period of time, so that all of the ingredients develop a ... Read more

Patatas a la importancia is a traditional dish originating from Castile. The dish is made with potato slices that are fried in a batter of flour and eggs. The potatoes are fried, arranged on a platter or a plate, then topped with a sauce that usually consists of onions, carrots, flour, olive oil,... Read more

Ponche Segoviano is a traditional cake originating from Segovia. This layer cake looks like a big rectangle of custard and marzipan that are topped with caramelized sugar which is decorated with a criss-cross design. The recipe of the original cake is a patent-protected secret, but it's probably ... Read more

These small orange balls in white confectionery paper are made with egg yolks, sugar, and lemon zest. The rich and creamy dessert is a specialty of Ávila, where it’s traditionally prepared on October 15th, the feast day of St. Theresa, but yemas can also be bought any other day of th... Read more

Mantecadas de Astorga is a cake traditionally made in the province of León. It was invented by the pastry chef Juan de la Mata in the 18th century. This sweet cake is made by whisking plain flour, eggs, butter, lard, and sugar, then baking the concoction in the square-shaped, kraft-type pa... Read more

Gallina en pepitoria is a classic Spanish dish of hen (gallina) in a rich, thick sauce. In the past, the dish was prepared with a hen, but nowadays it's usually prepared with chicken. The hen or chicken is cut into pieces, dusted with flour, then fried until golden brown. The sauce is ma... Read more

Queso Zamorano is a cheese made from the milk of Churra and Castellana sheep breeds in the province of Zamora, in Castilla y León. It has a characteristic herringbone pattern imprinted on the top and bottom and a woven esparto grass (zigzag) pattern on the sides.... Read more

Queso de Burgos is a Spanish cheese made from pasteurized or unpasteurized cow's and sheep's milk. The cheese has a pure white color, and it is traditionally shaped into a wheel with characteristical ridges on top. Its texture is silky and creamy, while the flavors are very mild, fresh, ... Read more

Carne de Ávila beef comes from the Iberian Black Avileña breed or a cross breed between cows of the Avileña-Negra Ibérica breed and breeding bulls of the integrated Charolais and Limousin breeds. The animals fall in one of t... Read more

One of the great blues of Europe, this Spanish cheese is produced in the Picos de Europa Mountains, namely the valley of Valdeón. The smooth and creamy Valdeón blue cheese is made from either pure cow's milk or a combination of cow's, sheep's, and goat's milk. It is matured... Read more

Chorizo de Cantimpalos is a cured variety of sausage made with pork meat that's mixed with salt, pepper, and spices such as garlic and oregano. There are three varieties of this sausage, depending on the thickness; sarta, achorizado and cu... Read more

Monte Enebro is a soft-ripened Spanish cheese produced in the region of Avila by Rafael Báez and his daughter Paloma. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and ages for 6 to 8 weeks. It's shaped into a log, or to be more precise, mule's hoof. The distinctive rind is cove... Read more

Botillo del Bierzo is a meat product made by stuffing various cuts of pigs meat, mostly rib and tail meat, into the casing. Botillo del Bierzo is then marinated with garlic and paprika, smoked and cured. It is traditionally produced in the region of El Bierzo. It is oval-shaped, red in c... Read more

Cecina de León is a cured meat product made from beef sirloin, centre leg, round and stifle. It is traditionally produced in the province of León. The production, which includes salting, curing and drying, can last for more than seven months. It is smoked using oak found in... Read more

Chorizo de León is a traditional sausage from the León province in the Castile and León region of northwestern Spain. This sausage is known for its distinctive flavor, traditional production methods, and cultural significance in the region. Chorizo de León is made from... Read more

Prieto picudo is a red grape variety native to the Castilla y León region in northwestern Spain, particularly thriving in the provinces of León and Zamora. Known for its distinctive characteristics, Prieto Picudo grapes are small and oval-shaped, with thick, dark blue to black skins... Read more

Judías de El Barco de Ávila are the dried, mostly white beans grown in the area of El Barco de Avila. These beans are of the following varieties; Blanca Riñón, Blanca Redonda, Morada Larga, Morada Redonda, Planchada, Jud... Read more

Leonora is a Spanish cheese originating from the region of Leon. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk. It has a mold-ripened rind that's occasionally mottled with grey spots. Underneath it, the texture is dense and very smooth. With age, the paste breaks down under the rind, b... Read more

Ribera del Duero is a Spanish appellation located in several provinces of Castilla and Leon, in north-central Spain. The region is best known for big and bold varietals made with Tempranillo, also known as Tinto Fino or Tinta del Pais. The blends have to include 75% Tempranillo, while ot... Read more

This white grape variety probably originated in North Africa from where it was imported to the Iberian Peninsula, and today it is mainly known as the principal grape used in Rueda (DO), both in blends and as a varietal wine. The wines produced from Verdejo are typically light-bodied, fru... Read more

Mencía or Jaen is a grape whose origin is associated with the Iberian peninsula. In the past, it was believed that Mencía and Jaen are two separate varieties, but recent research has shown that they are genetically identical. In Spain, the grape is mostly associate... Read more

Toro is a Spanish wine region located in Castile and León, around the eponymous city in Zamora. The region mostly produces red wines from Tinta de Toro—the local variant of Tempranillo that is different from those cultivated in Rioja and Ribera del Duero. The grape produces ... Read more

Limonada de León is a traditional cocktail made with red wine, citrus fruit, sugar, and spices. It is traditionally enjoyed during the Holy Week (Semana Santa)—hence its alternative name: the Holy Week Lemonade. The basic recipe includes red wine, water, sugar, lemon juice, ... Read more

Bruñal is a rare Spanish red grape that produces fruity, full-bodied red wines. The grape is most likely native to Arribes, Castilla y Leon, and though it is mainly used in regional red blends, some producers show its excellent varietal potential. Despite its quality, it is still ... Read more